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Posted: 1/3/2010 8:23:56 AM EDT
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Loading .45 Auto with Winchester 231 for use in a 1911 5".
5.9 grain of Win. 231 Bullets are Magnus 185grain JHP, Primers are Winchester "WLP for Standard or Magnum pistol loads". 1.200 - 1.205" O.A.L. Hodgdon indicates 5.9gr of 231 is Max load behind a 185gr JSWC bullet Speer #14 manual indicates 6.6gr of 231 is the Minimum behind a Speer 185gr GDHP. and Lyman 49th Manual indicates a minimum 4.4gr and a maximum of 6.1gr. of Win.231 behind a 185gr JHP. Seems published data is kinda all over the place. My question is do you think 5.9 grain of Win.231 behind a 185grain JHP bullet is too mild? Soot on spent cases is ok. A bullet stuck in the barrel is not ok. If it matters, I have various recoil springs to try in my S/A 1911A1. What charge of Win 231 do you use behind a 185 JHP or 230gr. JHP? Thank You For Taking The Time -VonBarky- |
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